Born Free

by John Barry
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Lyrics

(C)Born free,

as free as the (C)wind blows,

as free as the (Em)grass grows, born (Dm7)free to (G7)fol low your (C)heart.

(C)Live free,

and beau ty sur (C)rounds

you,

the world still a (Em)stounds

you each (Dm7)free to (G7)fol low your (C)heart.

(Dm7)time you look at a (G)star.

(Dm)Stay

free,

where no walls di (Am)vide

you.

You’re free as the (A)roar ing tide, so (Fm6)there’s no need to (G)hide.

(C)Born

free,

and life is worth (C)liv

ing,

but on ly worth (Em)liv

ing ’cause (Dm7)you’re

(G7sus)born

(C)free.

Born Free — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Born Free" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Born Free

Where are the chord symbols for "Born Free" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Born Free" is in C.
What key is "Born Free" by John Barry played in?
Born Free is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Born Free"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Born Free" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Born Free"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Born Free"?
"Born Free" was originally performed by John Barry. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Barry can I play here?
Try "Born Free", "Born Free", "I Had A Farm In Africa (Main Title from Out Of Africa)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Born Free" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Born Free" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Born Free"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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